Summary: On the question that spurred their push up the Dawn Wall, the post-ascent media fury, and embarrassing moments on The Ellen Degeneres Show<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a> and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2">iTunes!</a><br> <br> Show Notes for episode with Kevin Jorgeson:<br> <br> * The hero’s journey that Kevin and Tommy went through<br> * The catalyst moment that spurred all of the media attention<br> * How media and technology helped him get through pitch 15<br> * Why this attempt was the was the perfect moment<br> * The question, not the goal, that drove them up the Dawn Wall<br> * How they managed the media storm that engulfed them on the wall and after<br> * The scariest thing Kevin has ever done in his life<br> * Embarrassing moments on the Ellen Degeneres Show with Tommy and Kevin<br> * Meeting Michael Keaton and Steve Young<br> * Insights into his next big project<br> * Kevin’s non-profit, charity organization to introduce 1 million kids to rock climbing by 2025<br> <br> Related Links for Kevin Jorgeson:<br> <br> * Kevin’s website | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Kevinwebsite">www.KevinJorgeson.com</a><br> * Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell on the Ellen Degeneres Show | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/EllenTommyKevin">www.ellentv.com</a><br> * CBS News Article about the ascent of the Dawn Wall | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/CBSArticle">www.CBS.com </a><br> * Big Up Productions | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/BigUpWebsite">www.bigupproductions.com</a><br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> <br> Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Kevin Jorgeson:<br> <br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/justen-sjong-climbing-sensei-training-coaching/">Ep.48 w. Justen Sjong “Advice from the Climbing Sensei”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/tiffany-hensley-escalando-fronteras-prtrero-chico/">Ep.44 w/ Tiffany Hensley “Climbing Out of Poverty”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/sasha-digiulian-red-bull-climbing/">Ep.32 w/ Sasha DiGiulian “Hustlin’ and Bustlin'” </a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/emily-harrington-north-face/">Ep.18 w/ Emily Harrington “Testing Limits”</a><br> <br> Videos featuring Kevin Jorgeson:<br> <br> <br> **commercial music by www.bensound.com**<br> Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review for <a title="Chalk Talk, A Climbing Industry Podcast on itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2">Chalk Talk, A Climbing Industry Podcast on iTunes!</a><br> click on us!!!<a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly"></a><br> <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree"></a><br>
